Handle for containers

Abstract

A handle for a closure for closing an opening of a container, said handle comprising an engaging part with engaging means for engaging with the closure, and a handling part pivotally connected to the engaging part so as to allow the handling part to be folded into a folded configuration and unfolded into a non-folded configuration in relation to the engaging part, wherein the engaging means is adapted to establish a fixed engagement with the closure, to provide an improved handle, which supports handling of containers in a general way

1 . A handle for a closure for closing an opening of a container, said handle comprising 
 an engaging part with engaging means for engaging with the closure, and    a handling part pivotally connected to the engaging part so as to allow the handling part to be folded into a folded configuration and unfolded into a non-folded configuration in relation to the engaging part, wherein the engaging means is adapted to establish a fixed engagement with the closure.    
     
     
         2 . A handle according to  claim 1 , wherein the engaging part forms a compartment with an opening for receiving the closure and/or an opening of the container therein.  
     
     
         3 . A handle according to  claim 1 , wherein the engaging part is formed integrated with the closure.  
     
     
         4 . A handle according to  claim 3 , wherein the engaging part and the closure are moulded in one piece.  
     
     
         5 . A handle according to  claim 1 , wherein an opening is defined within the handling part said opening being of a size allowing the closure or the engaging part to be received within the opening when the handling part is in the folded configuration.  
     
     
         6 . A handle according to  claim 1 , wherein a top portion of the engaging part forms a first contact surface of substantially the same size and shape as a second contact surface of the handling part the first and second contact surfaces being arranged to abut each other when the handling part is in the folded configuration.  
     
     
         7 . A handle according to  claim 1 , comprising means for securing the handling part in the folded configuration.  
     
     
         8 . A handle according to  claim 1 , wherein the means for securing the handling part is incorporated in the connection between the handling part and the engaging part.  
     
     
         9 . A handle according to  claim 1 , wherein the means for securing the handling part comprises at least one protrusion on either the handling part or the engaging part, the protrusion being adapted to engage a corresponding catch on the other one of either the handling part or the engaging part not provided with the protrusion.  
     
     
         10 . A handle according to  claim 1 , wherein the connection between the engaging part and the handling part is weakened to allow the handling part to be removed from the handle.  
     
     
         11 . A handle according to  claim 1 , wherein the engaging part comprises a locking means adapted to lock the closure in a fixed position on a container, the handling part being connected pivotally to the locking means.  
     
     
         12 . A handle according  claim 11 , wherein the connection between the locking means and the handling part is adapted to break the locking means upon applying a force to the handling part, so as to allow removal of the closure from the container.  
     
     
         13 . A handle according to  claim 1 , wherein the handling part comprises a substantially plan surface area supporting application of an image.  
     
     
         14 . A handle according to  claim 13 , wherein the surface is facing upwards when the handling part is in the non-folded configuration.  
     
     
         15 . A handle according to  claim 13 , wherein the surface is facing upwards when the handling part is in the folded configuration.  
     
     
         16 . A handle according to  claim 1 , wherein the handling part comprises connecting means for connecting the handle to support means.  
     
     
         17 . A handle according to  claim 16 , wherein the connecting means is formed as a slot within the handling part for receiving the support means therein.  
     
     
         18 . A handle according to  claim 1 , and made from one or more materials selected from the group consisting of HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC and POM.  
     
     
         19 . A handle according to  claim 1 , and moulded in one piece.  
     
     
         20 . A handle according to  claim 1 , wherein the engaging part and the handling part are made of different materials.  
     
     
         21 . A handle for handling a container having a container body part and a neck portion, said handle comprising 
 an engaging part with engaging means for engaging with the neck portion,    a handling part pivotally connected to the engaging part so as to allow the handling part to be folded into a folded configuration and unfolded into a non-folded configuration in relation to the engaging part, the handling part extending further outwardly from the container in the non-folded configuration than in the folded configuration, wherein an opening is defined within the handling part, said opening being of a size allowing the neck portion to be received within the opening when the handling part is in the folded configuration.    
     
     
         22 . A handle according to  claim 21 , wherein the engaging means is constituted by an opening defined in the engaging part, the opening being of a size allowing the engaging means to be arranged over the neck portion.  
     
     
         23 . A handle according to  claim 21 , comprising means for securing the handling part in the folded configuration.  
     
     
         24 . A handle according to  claim 23 , wherein the means for securing the handling part is incorporated in the connection between the handling part and the engaging part.  
     
     
         25 . A handle according to  claim 23 , wherein the means for securing the handling part comprises at least one protrusion on either the handling part or the engaging part, the protrusion being adapted to engage a corresponding catch on the other one of either the handling part or the engaging part not provided with the protrusion.  
     
     
         26 . A handle according to  claim 21 , wherein the handling part is formed with a slot for receiving support means therein.  
     
     
         27 . A handle according to  claim 21 , wherein the handling part comprises a substantially plan surface area supporting application of an image.  
     
     
         28 . A handle according to  claim 27 , wherein the surface is facing upwards when the handling part is in the non-folded configuration.  
     
     
         29 . A handle according to  claim 27 , wherein the surface is facing upwards when the handling part is in the folded configuration.  
     
     
         30 . A handle according to  claim 21 , and made from one or more materials selected from the group consisting of HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC and POM.  
     
     
         31 . A handle according to  claim 21 , and moulded in one piece.  
     
     
         32 . A handle according to  claim 21 , wherein the engaging part and the handling part are made of different materials.  
     
     
         33 . A handle for a container having a container body part and a neck portion, said handle comprising 
 a handling part provided with connection means for handling the container, and    an engaging part forming an opening for receiving the neck portion therein, wherein the engaging part being provided with a plurality of gripping means extending inwardly from the periphery of the opening.    
     
     
         34 . A handle according to  claim 33 , wherein the handling part is pivotally connected to the engaging part so as to allow a folded and a non-folded configuration of the handle.  
     
     
         35 . A handle according to  claim 34 , wherein an opening is defined within the handling part allowing the neck portion to be received within the opening when the handling part is in the folded configuration.  
     
     
         36 . A handle according to  claim 34 , comprising means for securing the handling part in the folded configuration.  
     
     
         37 . A handle according to  claim 36 , wherein the means for securing the handling part is incorporated in the connection between the handling part and the engaging part.  
     
     
         38 . A handle according to  claim 36 , wherein the means for securing the handling part comprises at least one protrusion on either the handling part or the engaging part, the protrusion being adapted to engage a corresponding catch on the other one of either the handling part or the engaging part not provided with the protrusion.  
     
     
         39 . A handle according to  claim 33 , wherein the connection means is formed as a slot within the handling part for receiving a support means therein.  
     
     
         40 . A handle according to  claim 33 , wherein the handling part comprises a substantially plan surface area supporting application of an image.  
     
     
         41 . A handle according to  claim 40 , wherein the surface is facing upwards when the handling part is in the non-folded configuration.  
     
     
         42 . A handle according to  claim 40 , wherein the surface is facing upwards when the handling part is in the folded configuration.  
     
     
         43 . A handle according to  claim 33 , wherein the engaging part forms a plurality of openings, each being adapted for receiving the neck portion therein.  
     
     
         44 . A handle according to  claim 33 , and made from one or more materials selected from the group consisting of HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC and POM.  
     
     
         45 . A handle according to  claim 33 , and moulded in one piece.  
     
     
         46 . A handle according to  claim 33 , wherein the engaging part and the handling part are made of different materials.  
     
     
         47 . A container set comprising 
 a container with an opening and a closure for closing the opening,    a handling part for handling the container or closure, and    an engaging part forming an opening for receiving the closure or container therein, the engaging part being provided with a plurality of gripping means extending inwardly from the periphery of the opening, wherein the opening, the gripping means and closure or container are dimensioned to apply a pressure against the closure or container when received in the opening.    
     
     
         48 . A container set according to  claim 47 , wherein the handling part is pivotally connected to the engaging part so as to allow a folded and a non-folded configuration of the handling part in relation to the engaging part.  
     
     
         49 . A container set according to  claim 48 , wherein an opening is defined w thin the handling part allowing the closure or container to be received within the opening when the handling part is in the folded configuration.  
     
     
         50 . A container set according to  claim 48 , comprising means for securing the handling part in the folded configuration in relation to the engaging part.  
     
     
         51 . A container set according to  claim 50 , wherein the means for securing the handling part is incorporated in the connection between the handling part and the engaging part.  
     
     
         52 . A container set according to  claim 50 , wherein the means for securing the handling part comprises at least one protrusion on either the handling part or the engaging part, the protrusion being adapted to engage a corresponding catch on the other one of either the handling part or the engaging part not provided with the protrusion.  
     
     
         53 . A container set according to  claim 47 , wherein the connection means is formed as a slot within the handling part for receiving a support means therein.  
     
     
         54 . A container set according to  claim 47 , wherein the handling part comprises a substantially plan surface area supporting application of an image.  
     
     
         55 . A container set according to  claim 54 , wherein the surface is facing upwards when the handling part is in the non-folded configuration.  
     
     
         56 . A container set according to  claim 54 , wherein the surface is facing upwards when the handling part is in the folded configuration.  
     
     
         57 . A container set according to  claim 47 , wherein the handling part and the engaging part are made from one or more materials selected from the group consisting of HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC and POM.  
     
     
         58 . A container set according to  claim 47 , wherein the handling part and the engaging part are moulded in one piece.  
     
     
         59 . A container set according to  claim 47 , wherein the handling part and the engaging part are made of different materials.